Hughes County Courthouse Court cases in Hughes County, Holdenville, OK
Hughes County District Court in Holdenville is Oklahoma's state district court (trial court of general jurisdiction) for Hughes County. It adjudicates a broad range of matters, including civil cases (contract, tort, and small claims), criminal cases (felonies and misdemeanors), family/domestic relations (divorce, custody, child support), probate and guardianship, juvenile proceedings, mental health commitments, and state-law traffic offenses. The court issues warrants and protective orders, conducts jury and non-jury trials, manages pretrial and post-judgment proceedings, and enforces judgments. It also hears appeals from municipal courts within the county as authorized by Oklahoma law. Its jurisdiction covers cases arising within Hughes County.
Hughes County Courthouse Contact and Location Information
| Court Type: | District Court |
| County: | Hughes |
| Street Address: | 200 N. Broadway |
| City: | Holdenville |
| Zip Code: | 74848 |
| Phone: | 405-379-3384 |
| Fax: | 405-379-3204 |
| Hours: | Monday - Friday: 8:00am to 4:30pm |
| Website URL: | http://www.oscn.net/courts/hughes |
| Forms & Filing: | https://www.oscn.net/static/forms/aoc_forms/courtclerk.asp |
| Dockets / Schedule / Calendar: | https://www.oscn.net/dockets/ |
| Languages: | English |
Services and Case Types Handled in Hughes County Courthouse
Hughes County District Court is the county's trial court of general jurisdiction. It:
- Accepts and maintains filings for criminal cases (felonies, misdemeanors), civil disputes (contracts, torts, small claims), family/domestic matters (divorce, custody, support), probate/estate, guardianship, adoption, juvenile, and traffic.
- Processes protective orders, including emergency and final orders, and coordinates service and docketing.
- Schedules and conducts hearings and trials, such as arraignments, status conferences, motion hearings, plea/sentencing, jury and non-jury trials; issues notices and manages dockets.
- Administers jury services: summons and qualification, check-in/orientation, excusal/deferral requests, and juror compensation.
- Provides clerk services: case intake, file-stamping, certified copies, record access, and payment of fines, fees, and costs; offers standard court forms and filing guidance.
These functions provide public access to justice, timely case resolution, and enforcement of court orders.